Defensive coordinator Paul Rhoads would like to see the coaching staff land a couple of linebackers. One possibility is linebacker Steve Gardiner (6' 1" 205) from Dublin Coffman High School in the Columbus area in Ohio.

In an earlier interview with the Pantherlair Gardiner indicated that Pitt, Northwestern and West Virginia were his top three choices. He also has offers from Indiana, Oklahoma State, Cincinnati, Syracuse, Ball State and Miami of Ohio.

Pitt has also offered a scholarship to Dublin Coffman quarterback Zack Stoudt.